Practice Areas

Corporate & Business

Our team focuses on the business objectives of our clients.  We represent clients in negotiations and closings of complex transactions, as well as provide practical counsel on our clients’ day-to-day operations.

  • General Counseling

  • Corporate Transaction (Contract Review & Drafting, Corporate Formation, etc.)

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Contractual Disputes

  • Compliance with State and Federal Laws (Corporate Transparency Act)

Real Estate

Each sale or purchase of property is dealt with extreme attention to detail, as it is one of the most important investments one makes. Whether you are an individual, developer, or a company, we take time to explain each step of the way so there are no questions unanswered.

  • Residential Real Estate Transactions

  • Commercial Real Estate Transactions

  • Landlord/Tenant Litigation

  • Residential and Commercial Leases

Employment Law

Han & Smith counsels employment law and litigation matters. Issues in the workplace can be very sensitive so our attorneys handle each matter with the nuance and care that it deserves.

  • Workplace Training (Discrimination, Harassment)

  • Employee Handbooks

  • Workplace Investigations

  • Agency Audits and Complaints

  • New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

  • New Jersey Leave Laws

  • Termination/Severance Agreements

Student Rights

All students with a condition that impacts their ability to progress academically are entitled to a free appropriate public education (“FAPE”).  Obtaining a FAPE for your child, however, requires parents to navigate a complex scheme of statutes and regulations intended to ensure local school districts fulfill their educational obligations.  The attorneys at Han & Smith are here to help you hold your local school district accountable and achieve the maximum educational benefit for your child available under the law.  The following is a non-exhaustive list of the special education matters we can assist you with:    

  • Child Find and Eligibility Determinations 

  • Student Evaluations

  • Independent Educational Evaluations

  • Individualized Educational Program (“IEP”) Development 

  • IEP Amendments

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation 

  • Manifestation Determinations 

  • Out-of-District Placements

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Compensatory Education 

  • Transition Planning and Services

  • Due Process Petitions and Hearings

Special Education

From discipline to academic placement, adverse public-school determinations can have far-reaching consequences.  The attorneys at Han & Smith possess the knowledge and experience required to protect your child’s future.  We can assist with all matters related to public education, including but not limited to:

  • Code of Conduct Violations

  • Disciplinary Hearings

  • Long-Term Suspensions and Expulsions

  • Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (“HIB”) Investigations and Determinations

  • Civil Rights

  • Title IX

  • Section 504 Accommodation Plans

  • Residency Disputes

  • Academic Placement